A Christmas mystery adventure for curious kids
The Christmas Clue Chase
A Hands-On Christmas Quest for Kids
A mysterious delivery has arrived from Elf Dispatch—and every clue draws children deeper into a Christmas adventure unfolding throughout your home.
Ages 7–10 · 60–90 minutes · Six connected challenges
Digital adventure · Prepare at home · Discover together.
A mysterious delivery has arrived from Elf Dispatch…
While the house was quiet, a Christmas elf was busy leaving clues, puzzles, and unexpected surprises behind.
Now there’s a trail waiting to be discovered.
The Christmas Clue Chase transforms your home into a hands-on Christmas adventure, where children search, investigate, experiment, and work together to uncover what the elf has left behind.
Every discovery leads somewhere new. Every challenge brings them closer to the final surprise.
The Guide prepares the adventure. The kids bring it to life.
Premium Paperback Edition
The complete adventure in a convenient printed format.
What is The Christmas Clue Chase?
The Christmas Clue Chase is a complete, six-challenge Christmas quest that transforms familiar spaces into places of mystery and discovery.
Children move throughout the home, following a trail of clues and interacting with objects that have become part of the story. Each challenge brings something different to investigate, solve, or uncover.
It’s an adventure designed to be experienced, not simply completed on paper.
And the best part? The entire trail is already planned. With the included step-by-step Guide, a grown-up prepares the clues, props, and hiding places, then steps back to watch the adventure unfold.
What does it feel like to play?
A clue sends the children across the house. Something unexpected catches their attention. Suddenly, an everyday hiding place becomes part of a Christmas mystery.
There are objects to investigate, secrets to uncover, and discoveries that can only happen when the children get involved.
They’ll search, experiment, share ideas, and piece things together as the adventure unfolds around them.
And while they’re busy following the trail, you get something pretty special, too: the chance to watch their curiosity, excitement, and sense of discovery come to life.
Your Role as the Guide
The adventure is already planned. Your job is to bring it to life.
Using the step-by-step Guide, you’ll prepare the illustrated pieces, gather the supplies, and arrange clues and props throughout your home.
Allow approximately 45–60 minutes of active preparation, plus freezing time for one challenge.
Once everything is in place, choose your starting signal and let the adventure begin.
From there, the children lead the way. You’ll be nearby with helpful hints if needed, but the discoveries are theirs to make, and the magic is yours to watch.
Your Adventure, Ready to Build
The mystery is planned, the challenges are connected, and every discovery leads somewhere new.
Your digital adventure includes:
- Six connected challenges that unfold throughout your home.
- A step-by-step Guide with preparation instructions, a Setup Tracker, solutions, and helpful hints.
- Beautifully illustrated adventure pieces, including Elf Dispatch messages, hidden clues, puzzle components, and a treasure map.
- Flexible setup options for different homes, supplies, and ages.
- A Mission Complete certificate to celebrate the adventure.
You’ll provide the household supplies and final Christmas surprise. The Guide shows you how to bring everything together.
Is This Adventure Right for Us?
The Christmas Clue Chase is designed for curious kids ages 7–10, but there’s room for younger and older adventurers to join in, too.
Players work together rather than compete against a clock. Some will be quick to spot hidden details, others will love experimenting with the props, and someone might just be the one who pieces together the clue everyone else missed.
The adventure is designed for a home setting, with flexible hiding places, alternative supplies, and hints to help when players need a little encouragement.
And you don’t need an Elf on the Shelf to play. The mysterious delivery from Elf Dispatch is enough to set the story in motion.
Your Adventure, Delivered Digitally
Your Christmas adventure begins with a downloadable PDF containing the complete Guide and illustrated player materials.
Once purchased, you can download the adventure, print the pages you need, and prepare everything at your own pace.
You’ll need access to a printer, household and craft supplies, and a final Christmas surprise for the children to discover. A complete supply checklist is included, along with optional alternatives and an online Adventure Supply Guide to help you gather everything.
This is a digital product. No physical items will be shipped.
Ready to begin the chase?
Set the Christmas quest in motion with clues, challenges, and discoveries leading to a final treasure they can’t wait to reach.
Digital Adventure · Prepare at Home · Discover Together
Premium Paperback Edition
Frequently asked questions
Is this a scavenger hunt or an escape room?
A little of both, with a Christmas twist! Children follow a connected trail of six challenges throughout the home, searching for hidden clues, solving puzzles, and interacting with real objects along the way.
Unlike a traditional escape room, there’s no locked room or countdown. The adventure unfolds at the children’s own pace.
Is it really print and play?
There’s a little more to it, and that’s part of what makes the experience special.
The Christmas Clue Chase is designed to be prepared by a grown-up Guide before the children begin. Allow approximately 45–60 minutes of active preparation, plus freezing time for one challenge.
The planning is already done for you. The included Guide walks you through preparing the pieces, arranging the clues, and bringing the adventure to life.
Do I need special supplies?
You’ll need a printer, everyday household and craft supplies, and a few physical props to create the hands-on challenges. One challenge also requires access to a freezer.
A complete materials checklist is included, along with alternatives for certain supplies. You can also visit the online Adventure Supply Guide for visual examples and optional shopping recommendations.
You’ll provide the final Christmas surprise for the children to discover.
Can more than one child play?
Absolutely! The adventure is designed for 1–6 players working together.
Children can share discoveries, compare ideas, and take turns investigating clues. There’s no competition or countdown, so everyone can contribute at their own pace.
Can younger or older kids play?
The Christmas Clue Chase is designed primarily for children ages 7–10, but younger children can join with extra support, and older children may enjoy participating too.
The Guide includes hints and flexible setup options to help you adapt the experience to your players.
Will anything be shipped?
That depends on which edition you choose!
Digital Edition: Your adventure is delivered as an instant PDF download. Nothing will be shipped.
Paperback Edition: Your adventure arrives as a printed book, shipped directly from Amazon. You’ll still prepare the adventure pieces and provide the household supplies, props, and final Christmas surprise.